Blender Tutorials
Free step-by-step Blender tutorials covering modeling, sculpting, the tools and workflows for 3D.
How to Add a Material in Blender
Add a material and change an object's color in Blender using the Shading workspace and the Principled BSDF. A clear beginner guide to Blender materials.
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How to Add a Texture in Blender
Apply an image texture to an object in Blender using the Shading workspace and an Image Texture node. A step-by-step beginner guide to texturing.
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How to Add an HDRI Background in Blender
Light and background your scene with an HDRI in Blender using the World properties and an Environment Texture node. A quick guide to realistic lighting and reflections.
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How to Add Lighting in Blender
Light a scene in Blender using the four light types: Point, Sun, Spot and Area. Learn what each does and a simple setup that makes any object look good.
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How To Add Mesh Primitives in Blender
Kickstart your 3D modeling journey by mastering how to add basic mesh primitives like cubes, spheres, and cylinders as the building blocks for your designs.
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How To Build A Standard Room in Blender
Apply your modeling skills by following our step-by-step guide to building a standard room environment complete with walls, floors, furniture, and architectural details.
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How To Create Symmetrical Humanoid Models in Blender
Master the art of creating symmetrical humanoid characters by combining techniques like mirroring, retopology, sculpting, and UV mapping for professional-quality results.
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How to Extrude in Blender
Extrude faces, edges and vertices in Blender with the E key. Learn the core modeling tool that turns flat shapes into 3D forms, plus extrude along normals and regions.
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How to Get Started with Sculpting in Blender
A beginner's guide to sculpting in Blender: enter Sculpt Mode, use the essential brushes, add detail with Dyntopo, and start shaping organic models like clay.
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How to Import a Model in Blender
Import 3D models into Blender: OBJ, FBX, glTF and STL files. Learn the File Import menu, fixing scale and rotation, and where imported objects land.
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How to Make a Glass Material in Blender
Create realistic glass in Blender using the Principled BSDF and Cycles. Learn the transmission and roughness settings, and why glass needs the right render engine.
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How To Model an Object Based on a Reference Image in Blender
Elevate your 3D modeling skills by learning techniques for creating accurate replicas based on reference images within the Blender environment.
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How to Render an Image in Blender
Render a finished image in Blender. Learn the difference between Eevee and Cycles, how to set your camera, hit render, and save the result.
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How To Select and Join Multiple Objects in Blender
Combine multiple objects seamlessly by learning selection techniques and the Join operation to merge separate meshes into a single unified model in Blender.
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How To Set An Orthographic Reference Image in Blender
Set up your modeling environment for precision by learning how to load reference images as orthographic backdrops, enabling accurate tracing in Blender.
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How to Shade Smooth an Object in Blender
Make an object look smooth in Blender with Shade Smooth, and fix faceted or shadowed results using Auto Smooth and the right normals. A quick beginner guide.
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How To Use Add-ons in Blender
We’ll continue exploring the settings and preferences on this one. We know you’re as anxious as we are to begin working with Blender but, lastly, we also need to talk about how to use Add-ons in Blender.
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How To Use an Empty Object in Blender
Unlock advanced rigging possibilities by understanding how to create and manipulate Empty objects, controlling armatures, arrays, and complex deformations.
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How To Use Animation Timeline in Blender
Take your Blender animations to the next level by learning how to use the Timeline for setting keyframes, adjusting interpolation, and controlling time remapping.
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How to Use Loop Tools in Blender
Accelerate your Blender workflow with our guide to Loop Tools, exploring essential mesh editing features for efficient topology manipulation.
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How To Use Properties Panel in Blender
So, you’re just getting familiar with Blender? We know the Interface might be a little intimidating, but don’t worry. We’ll show you bit by bit everything you need to understand to get the most out of this powerful software. Underneath the Outliner, we have the Properties Panel.
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How To Use Quick Setup Screen in Blender
Learn how to use quick setup screen in blender from scratch on the all versions.
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How To Use Subdivision Surface Modifier in Blender
Achieve smooth, high-poly meshes by harnessing the power of the Subdivision Surface modifier, which subdivides geometry for organic sculpting in Blender.
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How To Use The Bridge Edge Loop Tool in Blender
Bridge the gap between complex meshes using Blender's Bridge Edge Loops tool, connecting vertices, edges, and faces with precise control.
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How To Use The Knife and Bisect Tools in Blender
Precisely edit meshes with Blender's powerful Knife and Bisect tools, slicing through geometry, separating faces, and creating new topology with ease.
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How To Use The Loop Cut Tool in Blender
Refine your mesh topology with Blender's Loop Cut tool, allowing you to add edge loops along your model for improved geometry flow and detail.
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How To Use The Mirror Modifier in Blender
Ensure perfect symmetry in your character models by utilizing the Mirror modifier, which automatically mirrors geometry across the desired axis in Blender.
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How To Use The Shrink or Fatten And Poly Build Tools in Blender
Sculpt intricate 3D models by mastering the Shrink/Fatten and Poly Build tools in Blender, enabling advanced mesh deformation and geometry creation.
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How To Use View Angles and Navigation in Blender
In this article you will learn how to rotate view and how to change view in Blender. Start exploring ways how to move around in Blender.
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How To Use Viewport Gizmos in Blender
Precisely transform objects in Blender using viewport gizmos for controlled scaling, rotation, and positioning with visual guides and snapping options.
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Mouse and Keyboard Settings in Blender
Great! You’re done with the quick setups. It wasn’t that terrible, was it? Before we move on to start working on Blender, we also need to talk about Mouse and Keyboard settings.
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